Kourtney Kardashian revealed she cut her hair on impulse while fighting COVID-19 this week. She posted a photo on Instagram showing strands of dark hair spread on the floor and described the moment as part of what she called 'witchy season.' In a separate post, she unveiled a blunt bangs transformation.
On Instagram Stories, the Poosh founder captioned a makeup-free mirror selfie with 'Witchy season' and noted the change was tied in part to her illness. Her husband, Travis Barker, replied with a red-faced sweating emoji signaling his approval. Kardashian’s hair history shows a pattern of dramatic changes, with past makeovers sometimes tied to mood or moment rather than a single reason. After years of long locks, she debuted a short bob in August 2021. Two years later, in March 2023, she unveiled a platinum blond look. It remains unclear whether those earlier changes were related to COVID-19. In June 2022 she disclosed contracting the coronavirus and shared recovery methods, including vitamins and staying hydrated. She later battled COVID again in September 2023 while pregnant, with son Rocky Thirteen born later that year in November.
Beyond this moment, Kardashian’s public profile has long included frequent hair and style experiments. The Lemme founder has used her platform to share personal transformations, sometimes tying beauty changes to broader moments in her life. The latest haircut fits within a pattern fans and observers often associate with the reality star’s willingness to reinvent her look as she navigates both public interest and private health milestones.
As Kardashian continues to balance her roles as a business founder, mother, and television personality, hair changes remain a visible and recurring part of her public narrative. The public reaction to the blunt bangs adds to a longstanding fascination with her evolving appearance, a staple of how she maintains media attention while expanding her wellness brand and family life.